- Orpheus - Wikipedia
In Greek mythology, Orpheus ( ˈɔːrfiːəs, ˈɔːrfjuːs ⓘ; Ancient Greek: Ὀρφεύς, classical pronunciation: [or pʰeú̯s]) was a bard, [2][3][4][5] legendary musician and prophet
- Orpheus | Myth, Symbol, Meaning | Britannica
Orpheus, ancient Greek legendary hero endowed with superhuman musical skills His singing and playing were so beautiful that animals and even trees and rocks moved about him in dance He became the patron of a religious movement based on sacred writings said to be his own
- Orpheus: The Greatest Mystic and Musician of Greek Mythology
Orpheus, the son of god of music and healing, Apollo, and muse Calliope, was the greatest bard, mystic, and prophet in ancient Greek mythology He had the most melodious voice of all mortals and his lyre playing enchanted gods, mortals, and animals alike
- Orpheus and Eurydice - Greek Mythology
Orpheus and Eurydice is one of the most famous myths in Ancient Greek mythology, telling the story of Orpheus' descent in the Underworld after his dead beloved, Eurydice
- Orpheus – Mythopedia
Orpheus, the “father of songs,” was a musician and hero of Greek mythology He was the son of the Thracian mortal Oeagrus (or of the god Apollo) and one of the nine Muses
- The Real Meaning of Orpheus and Eurydice - Psychology Today
Orpheus is a personification of music, poetry, and art in general In modern times, he has inspired countless paintings, poems, novels, ballets, operas, and films
- Orpheus: Greek Mythology’s Most Famous Minstrel | History . . .
A famous hero of Greek mythology, Orpheus is often considered one of the greatest musicians to ever live Read and learn his stories
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